- fixed holy days (same date every year)
- Kemetic calendar
- Zoroastrian calendar
- Celtic Ogham tree calendar
- Roman calendar
- numerology
- tarot
- 2010 lunar days
- 2010 astrological
- 2009 lunar days
- 2009 astrological
- 2008 lunar days
- 2008 astrological
fixed holy days
These holy days are on the same day every year on the solar calendar.
Portunalia:
Portunalia: Roman holy day. Festival to Vulcan, the God of the Tiber River. Human sacrifices to Vulcan.
House of Ra:
House of Ra: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. House of Re (Ra). Very favorable.
House of Asar:
House of Asar: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. House of Asar (Osiris). Very favorable.
House of Heru:
House of Heru: Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) holy day. House of Heru-sa-Aset (Horus the Younger). Very favorable.
Marcus Garvey’s Birthday
Marcus Garvey’s Birthday: Rastafari lla day. Marcus Garvey was born on August 17, 1887, in Jamaica. Marcus Garvey is an important prophet in Rasta, predicting the crowning of a king in Africa and founder of the “Back to Africa” movement. As a Jamaican politician, Marcus Garvey played an important role in the development of Black rights.
Celebrated with the reciting of poetry and with African dance.
Festival of Diana:
Festival of Diana: Roman holy day. Honors Diana.
calendar
This day on different world calendars.
Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) information
Season of Akhet (Inundation)
Month of Tot-abet or Djehuti (Djehuti [Thoth])
Day 30
Zoroastrian information
(Fasli calendar)
Month of Amurdad (fifth month)
Day of Anagran
Day 30
The day of Anagran celebrates the Av. Anaghra Raocha, Endless Light. Special prayers from the Khorda Avesta are recited in honor of the day’s spiritual being.
Activity for the day from the Counsels of Adhurbadh, Son of Mahraspand: “(148) On the day of Anagran (the Endless Light) trim your hair and nails and take your wife to bed so that an exceptional child may be born (to you).” Adarbad Mahraspandan was a famous saint, high priest, and prime minister of Shapur II (309-379 C.E.).
The fourth week (eight days) of each Zoroastrian month celebrates religious ideas.
The Fasli, or seasonal, calendar is one of three Zoroastrian calendars still in use.
Celtic (ancient Druid) information
Ogham tree calendar
Coll (C)
Hazel Moon
Day 13
The Celtic calendar started out as a moon calendar, but was aligned with the solar year during antiquity. Robert Graves proposed the Celtic tree calendar described here. While widely used by Neo-Pagans, many critics dispute the authenticity. The Beth-Luis-Nion calendar (the one used here) starts with New Year on the Winter Solstice. The Beth-Luis-Faern calendar starts with New Year on Samhain.
Each Celtic tree month (or moon) is named for a Celtic Ogham letter (first line above) and a tree (second line above). All of the Celtic months also had additional folk names (folk names for this month listed below).
Polarity: Feminine
Planet: Mercury
Archetype: Ogma
Symbol: rainbow fish
Folk Names:
Moon of the Wise
Crone Moon
Asatru (ancient Norse) information
Month: Harvest
Roman information
a.d. XVI Kal. Sept.
16 days before the Kalends of September
Month: Sextilis or Avgvstvs or Augustus
The a.d. XVI Kal. designation means ante diem or 16 “days before” the Kalends (first day or New Moon) of the next month. When counting days, the Romans included both the start and end day (in modern Western culture, we skip the start day). When the Romans switched to a solar calendar, they continued to use the lunar day names.
The Roman month of Sextilis is named for sex or sext, because it was originally the sixth month of the Roman solar year. In 8 BCE, the Roman Senate renamed the month Augustus (August), for then Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. August was sacred to Ceres, Roman Goddess of grain.
The earliest Roman months were lunar. According to Roman mythology, the ten month solar calendar aligned to the vernal equinox was introduced by Romulus, the founder of Rome, around 753 BCE. In Romulus’ calendar, Sextilis (the sixth month) had 30 days. Numa Pompilius, the second of the seven traditional kings of Rome, added two more months, for a 12 month year. In Numa’s calendar, Sextilis had 29 days. Gaius Julius Caesar, as Pontifex Maximus (supreme bridge-builder, a religious title), reorganized the calendar on the first day of 45 BCE. In Caesar’s calendar (the Julian Calendar), Sextilis had 30 days. Caesar’s calendar was calculated by Sosigenes, an Egyptian astrologer/astronomer. In 8 BCE, Augustus Caesar fixed errors by pontiffs after Julius’ death and made other minor modifications (including expanding August to 31 days), resulting in the modern Western calendar. The Roman Senate changed the name of the month Sextilis to Augustus (August) in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. The modern Gregorian Calendar, named for Roman Catholic Pope Gregory the Thirteenth, was a realignment in 1582.
numerology
Today totals 8 in modern Western numerology. See the article on eight for more information.
tarot
Today’s tarot card is The Star.
| date: | Tuesday | August 17, 2010 | |
Moon: | waxing gibbous | 2nd Quarter | enters Sagittarius |
Mercury: | Direct until August 20 | ||
Jupiter: | Retrograde until November 18  | ||
Uranus: | Retrograde until December 5 | ||
Neptune: | Retrograde until November 7 | ||
Pluto: | Retrograde until September 14 | ||
lunar information 2010
| Moon: | waxing gibbous | 2nd Quarter | enters Sagittarius |
 Next Full Moon August 24 |  Next Waning Quarter September 1 |  Next New Moon September 8 |  Next Waxing Quarter September 15 |
Second Quarter in Scorpio:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Scorpio.
Void of Course:
Moon Void of Course: The moon is Void of Course (V/C) starting at 1:24 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 10:24 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Aug 16). The Moon is void of course from the last traditional aspect in a sign to the ingress into the next sign. Moon void of course is a time of distractions and miscommunications. Things started during Moon void of course tend to sputter and fail.
Moon enters Sagittarius:
Moon Enters Sagittarius: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Sagittarius at 1:34 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 10:34 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Aug 16).
Second Quarter in Sagittarius:
Second Quarter: The moon is in the second (2nd) quarter (waxing gibbous) in Sagittarius.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
Sagittarius Rewarding: This day in 2010 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Sagittarius because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Gemini Challenging: This day in 2010 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Gemini because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2010
Moon Trine Uranus: The Moon is trine Uranus at 1:24 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) today or 10:24 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) yesterday (Aug 16). Moon Void of Course (V/C). Originality and creativity spells. Time for originality. Be original and influence others. Ritual to Bast and Sekhmet. Perform magick and ritual before the Moon is void of course.
Moon Trine Jupiter: The Moon is trine Jupiter at 5:59 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 2:59 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Time of optimism, possibly Overly optimistic. Ritual to Ra.
Moon Sextile Saturn: The Moon is sextile Saturn at 6:10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 3:10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Help those in need.
Moon Sextile Venus: The Moon is sextile Venus at 9:56 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 6:56 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Cheerful time. Be affectionate. Spells regarding harmony. Ritual to Bast (Artemis, Diana) and Het Heret (Hathor, Aphrodite, Venus).
Moon Sextile Mars: The Moon is sextile Mars at 11:42 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) or 8:42 p.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT). Exciting time. Emotions positvely in action. Ritual to Bes.
Magick Color:
Gray: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is grey. You may want to burn a gray candle or wear some grey this day.
Magick Incense:
Ginger: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is ginger. You may want to burn ginger incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like ginger.
See also the article on incense. An American source for high quality incense is Mountain Rose Herbs. A British source for incense is Pagan Magic.
| date: | Monday | August 17, 2009 | |
| Moon: | waning crescent | 4th Quarter | in Cancer |
| Mercury: | Direct until September 7 | ||
Jupiter: | Retrograde until October 13 | ||
Uranus: | Retrograde until December 1 | ||
Neptune: | Retrograde until November 4 | ||
Pluto: | Retrograde until September 11 | ||
lunar information 2009
| Moon: | waning crescent | 4th Quarter | in Cancer |
Next New Moon August 20 | Next Waxing Quarter August 27 | Next Full Moon September 4 | Next Waning Quarter September 11 |
Fourth Quarter in Cancer:
Fourth (Last) Quarter: The moon is in the fourth (4th) quarter (waning crescent) in Cancer.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
Cancer Rewarding: This day in 2009 is rewarding for those who are Sun sign Cancer because the Moon is in your Sun sign.
Capricorn Challenging: This day in 2009 is challenging for those who are Sun sign Capricorn because the Moon is in the sign opposite your Sun sign.
astrological information 2009
Sun Sextile Mars: The Sun is sextile Mars at 6:58 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Mercury Conjunct Saturn: Mercury is in conjunction with Saturn at 11:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Sun Opposite Neptune: The Sun is in opposition with Neptune at 4:55 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Conjunct Venus: The Moon is in conjunction with Venus at 5:11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Sextile Saturn: The Moon is sextile Saturn at 7:51 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Mercury Quincunx Jupiter: Mercury is quincunx Jupiter at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Quincunx Jupiter: The Moon is quincunx Jupiter at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Moon Sextile Mercury: The Moon is sextile Mercury at 8:33 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Mars Trine Neptune: Mars is trine Neptune at 9:28 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
Magick Color:
White: The magick color for this day, based on planetary influences and the day of the week, is white. You may want to burn a white candle or wear some white this day.
Magick Incense:
Basil, Lavender, Neroli: The magick incense for this day, based on planetary influences, is neroli. The magick incense for this day, based on the day of the week, is lavender or basil. You may want to burn basil, lavender, or neroli incense this day. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like basil, lavender, or neroli.
See also the article on incense. An American source for high quality incense is Mountain Rose Herbs. A British source for incense is Pagan Magic. Another American source for incense is Pagan Shopping.
holy days 2007 and 2008
These holy days are on different day each year on the solar calendar.
Hamaspathmaidyem:
Hamaspathmaidyem: Zoroastran holy day. Feast of ‘All Souls’ or coming of the whole group [of farohars], one of the seven obligatory feasts of Zoroastrianism and one of the six gahanbars (or gahambars). The gahanbars date back to the pre-Zoroastrian agricultural people of the Iranian Plateau and mark the changing of the agricultural seasons. The gahanbars were absorbed into Zoroastrianism as religious holy days and are celebrated with feasting and fun.
The coming of the whole group of farohars refers to: Ahunawad, Ushtawad, Spentomad, Wohukhshathra, and Wahishtoisht. The Parsi Mukhtad add five additional days to the beginning of this gahanbar feast.
In the Fasli (seaonsal) calendar, Hamaspathmaidyem is celebrated from March 16 to March 20. In the Shahanshahi (or Shenshai) calendar, Hamaspathmaidyem is celebrated from August 15 to August 19 during the years 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. In the Qadimi (ancient) calendar, Hamaspathmaidyem is celebrated from July 16 to July 20 during the years 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
lunar information 2008
Third Quarter in Aquarius:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Aquarius.
Void of Course:
Moon Void of Course: The moon is Void of Course (V/C) starting at 1:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon enters Pisces:
Moon Enters Pisces: Lunar Ingress. The Moon enters the sign Pisces at 3:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Third Quarter in Pisces:
Third Quarter: The moon is in the third (3rd) quarter (waning gibbous) in Pisces.
Planting: The Moon makes this day excellent for planting.
Fishing: The Moon makes this day excellent for fishing.
astrological information 2008
Moon Quincunx Mars: The Moon is quincunx Mars at 1:10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon Sextile Pluto: The Moon is sextile Pluto at 1:14 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Moon Void of Course (V/C).
Mars Square Pluto: Mars is square Pluto at 2:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Mercury Trine Jupiter: Mercury is trine Jupiter at 9:23 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Moon Opposite Saturn: The Moon is in opposition with Satutn at 9:46 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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